Basic information about PUB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PUB（*.PUB or *.pub）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PUB file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the PUB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PUB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PUB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PUB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PUB file?
  • How to open a PUB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PUB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PUB file?
  • How to convert PUB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PUB file format?


1.Detail information about PUB file extension: Publisher Document

File type Publisher Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description PUB file is a Publisher Document developed by Microsoft. A PUB file is a document created by Microsoft Publisher, a desktop publishing program used to create professional documents and marketing materials. It contains text, raster and vector images, and drawn objects formatted in a document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 Microsoft Publisher 2016
Adobe InDesign with PUB2ID Plugin
LibreOffice
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Microsoft Office
Office 365

macOS		 Adobe InDesign with PUB2ID Plugin
LibreOffice

Linux		 LibreOffice


2.Detail information about PUB file extension: Public Key File

File type Public Key File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description PUB file is a Public Key File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 PuTTYgen
VanDyke SecureCRT

macOS
 ssh-keygen

Linux		 ssh-keygen


3.Detail information about PUB file extension: Microsoft Publisher Document

File type Microsoft Publisher Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PUB file is a Microsoft Publisher Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Office


4.Detail information about PUB file extension: NeoBook NBW Publication Source File

File type NeoBook NBW Publication Source File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PUB file is a NeoBook NBW Publication Source File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 NeoBook


5.Detail information about PUB file extension: Print Perfect Gold Template

File type Print Perfect Gold Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PUB file is a Print Perfect Gold Template.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 Print Perfect


6.Detail information about PUB file extension: The Sims Family Data Game File

File type The Sims Family Data Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PUB file is a The Sims Family Data Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PUB files

Windows		 The Sims



How to convert PUB files to another file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for PUB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PUB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PUB to ACCDA PUB to ACCDB PUB to CDR PUB to DOC
PUB to DOCX PUB to INDD PUB to ODG PUB to ODT
PUB to PDF PUB to PM7 PUB to RTF PUB to TXT


How to convert another files to PUB file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for another files to PUB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PUB conversion, you may use the option.

IND to PUB DOC to PUB EPUB to PUB INDD to PUB
DOCX to PUB TXT to PUB CDR to PUB ODG to PUB
PMD to PUB PDF to PUB


Can't open a PUB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PUB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PUB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PUB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PUB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PUB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PUB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PUB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PUB file is damaged.
  • Whether the PUB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PUB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PUB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PUB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PUB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PUB file.

If the PUB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.